Manufacturing Engineer - Scalian : Job Details

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**

Candidates must be in the San Marcos, TX area on a weekly basis

Who are we?

At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 6000 specialists and over 30 years of experience. We are specialized in Digital Systems (IT & Software and Systems Engineering) and Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management).

Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer?

If your answer is yes, it's your lucky day as we are looking for a dynamic and talented person to join our team in the US!

What will your role be?

As a Senior Manufacturing, your role is to leverage deep manufacturing and lean expertise to provide diagnostic insights and implement transformative improvements across the value stream. You will be responsible for evaluating operator efficiency, identifying productivity bottlenecks, and leading initiatives to enhance process flow, reduce waste, and ensure repeatable, high-quality outcomes in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Activities:

• Diagnose and evaluate productivity within the manufacturing line, focusing on operator efficiency per task and identifying opportunities for lean improvements across the value stream
• Utilize manufacturing expertise to provide value engineering suggestions to Estimating, Design, and Process Engineering
• Develop and implement process improvement plans to improve quality, reduce costs, and optimize workflow
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to establish and monitor production standards and reliability objectives
• Support the development of setup cards and documentation to standardize processes and minimize operator variability
• Assist in the design, evaluation, and modification of tools to meet customer requirements, testing methods, and production standards
• Collaborate with manufacturing operations to increase efficiency, develop repeatable processes, and introduce new equipment and manufacturing methods
• Lead the transition of new product introductions from development to sustained production
• Create and refine sampling procedures and quality reporting documentation
• Work directly with shop personnel to resolve production issues and implement best practices
• Provide input on new business estimations, process methods, and tooling strategies
• Review and validate the accuracy of engineering work, suggest design changes, and recommend improvements to enhance production effectiveness

What skills and qualifications are we looking for?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution preferred
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred
• Proven experience in diagnosing and improving operator productivity and value stream performance
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, VSM, and other CI tools
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams through change
• Hands-on, data-driven, and solutions-focused mindset

Why join us?

• To acquire experience in different critical industries and projects while working for the same company;
• To have a competitive salary and a great benefits package
• To access trainings that focus on expanding your knowledge while staying up to date with cutting edge technologies and best practices;
• To have a clear career development plan that suits your goals;
• To have the possibility of working abroad through our mobility program thanks to our international presence;
• To join a dynamic, specialized and fast-growing group where communication is key and where every team member is valued
• To be part of a team where having fun is essential